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Gatelapele Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Gatelapele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tswelelang, Wolmaranstad. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.6%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Gatelapele Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tswelelang, Wolmaranstad, Gatelapele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

815
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gatelapele Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gatelapele Secondary School entered 111 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316112074.5%
202414411881.9%
20251119585.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gatelapele Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181055.6%
Mathematical Literacy12710784.3%
Physical Sciences18738.9%
Life Sciences1096458.7%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics8675.0%
Geography13712389.8%
History11911092.4%
English First Additional Language144144100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

5 other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, for comparison against Gatelapele Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gatelapele Secondary School, 1,835 compared with 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatelapele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gatelapele Secondary School, 1,684 compared with 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Gatelapele Secondary School's 85.6%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Gatelapele Secondary School's 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatelapele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Gatelapele Secondary School's 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Gatelapele Secondary School's 85.6%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gatelapele Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Gatelapele Secondary School's 85.6%.

Wolmaransstad

And within Wolmaransstad itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Gontse Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gatelapele Secondary School, 1,555 compared with 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatelapele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Trotsville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gatelapele Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatelapele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Reabona Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,149 learners against Gatelapele Secondary School's 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gatelapele Secondary School's 85.6%.
  • Ragogang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gatelapele Secondary School, at 1,125 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatelapele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boineelo Public School is a similar size to Gatelapele Secondary School, with 776 learners against 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatelapele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gatelapele Secondary School for 2027

Because Gatelapele Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
113 Main Road, Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 439, Wolmaransstad, 2630
Telephone
018 065 0017
EMIS number
600100428

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gatelapele Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Gatelapele Secondary School directly, on 018 065 0017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gatelapele Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gatelapele Secondary School the best school in Wolmaransstad?
On the numbers that are published, Gatelapele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.6% is lower than REABONA SECONDARY's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Wolmaransstad besides Gatelapele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wolmaransstad, including Gontse Public Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gatelapele Secondary School?
Gatelapele Secondary School reported 815 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Gatelapele Secondary School?
No. Gatelapele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gatelapele Secondary School's matric results like?
Gatelapele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.6%, in 2025. That's up from 74.5% in 2023.
Is Gatelapele Secondary School a public or private school?
Gatelapele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gatelapele Secondary School?
You can call 018 065 0017. It is located at 113 Main Road, Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, 3747.
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